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Tell me something you’ve found visiting the Interlaken region…

… that I won’t find in a tour book, website, or travel video.

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I'll pipe up once more

I have years and years of experience visiting Switzerland (since 1971) and know many things about the Berner Oberland area and what's on offer.

What I don't have time to do is read all the tour books, websites and travel videos to see if what I know is not there. Sorry.

Good luck

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The Mendelssohn Trail in Wengen is a scenic, 3–3.5 hour hiking route leading from Wengen to Wengernalp, honoring composer Felix Mendelssohn who sketched the Jungfrau massif in 1842. It features stunning valley views, including the popular Staubbachbänkli bench (a 30-min walk from Wengen station) and detailed info boards about his life.

This met a lot to me because I’ve played the piano since I was three years old, plus I took a photo of my husband standing behind him as he was sitting on the bench with the gorgeous view. We happened upon it. I invite you to just explore the beauty while you’re there. This area is not a checklist of “to do’s”.

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ha ha, Claudia. Yes, I didn't even think of that. Last visit to Switzerland I came down with Covid, and relied on another Swiss legend...Ricola! Thank you, I'll be sure to grab one when there.

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If you visit the Aareschlucht, return via the Aareschlucht Ost train station. It is on the side of the mountain and opens into a tunnel. Something you would see in a Bond movie.

Take in things at a slower pace and unexpected surprises can come your way. Those experiences are not typically shared in books and videos.